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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,381.16, 98,514.74 and 41,166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,381.16, 98,514.74 and 41,166.47 is: 56,814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,381.16 : 98,514.74 = 41,166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,381.16/98,514.74 = 41,166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,381.16x = 98,514.74 × 41,166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,381.16x = 4,055,503,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,503,390.36/71,381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,814.76

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